Furman University Chaplaincy Internship

Furman University is offering an academic year chaplaincy internship for fall 2009/spring 2010. This internship will begin August 2009 and run through May 2010. The position is appropriate for a master's level theological (or related field) student desiring supervised field placement or as post-graduate field experience for those individuals interested in academic chaplaincy. Supervised by the University Chaplain's Office, this internship is full time and will involve work with a diverse student body, a world-class faculty, and a stellar University staff.

Furman University is an independent, coeducational liberal arts college of 2,600 students located at the base of the Blue Ridge mountains on a 750-acre campus near Greenville, South Carolina.  Furman provides a distinctive undergraduate education encompassing the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, mathematics and the natural sciences, and selected professional disciplines.  Furman emphasizes engaged learning, a hands-on, problem-solving, and collaborative educational philosophy that encourages students to put into practice the theories and methods learned from texts or lectures. All university programs are designed to develop the whole person -- intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

The Furman Chaplaincy Internship offers:

• Individual supervision
• Opportunity to participate in staff training
• Engaged learning experiences with students, faculty, and staff
• Stipend of $20,000 for the academic year
• University health benefits

Qualifications for consideration:

• Currently enrolled in a theological program at the Ph.D., D.Min., M.Div., or M.A. level, or
• Currently enrolled in a social work master's program, or
• Graduated from a master's/doctoral level program in theology or related field.
• Personal experience in ministry
• GPA of 3.0 or better

Requirements of the Intern:

• 35-40 hours on site per week, including 8-10 client hours, supervision, training, record-keeping
• Approximately 5 off-site hours for reading, study in preparation for supervision
• One academic year commitment (no option for second year)

To apply: send resume, cover letter, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts by May 15, 2008 to:

Office of the Chaplains
Internship Application
Furman University
3300 Poinsett Highway,
Greenville, SC 29613-5947
(864) 294-2133  (Fax) 294 2139
or e-mail susan.bennett@furman.edu